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President Obama took a picture and the Internet went crazy

By Amber Phillips, Digital First Media

Posted:
12/10/2013 12:19:10 AM MST

Updated:
12/10/2013 02:41:34 PM MST

President Obama took a picture and the Internet went crazy

While attending Nelson Mandela's memorial service Tuesday in South Africa, President Obama posed for a picture with the Dutch and British prime ministers.But to the Internet, the idea of taking a "selfie" while at a funeral crossed a line.Attend a funeral. Take a selfie. http://t.co/4pDShgntSx pic.twitter.com/zzmd2mEI2q— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) December 10, 2013Naturally, conservatives jumped on the criticism.What kind of classless jerk would take a "selfie" at a funeral? #ObamaSelfie #MandelaMemorial pic.twitter.com/BuPe0POScb— FlyoverCulture.com (@FlyoverCulture) December 10, 2013And the obscure Tumblr Selfies ...

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